Mental Health
Here’s an overview of what EMS chaplains do and how you can become one
The importance of bearing witness to the tragedy we encounter in daily life, and the gifts that these difficult situations sometimes bring
5 tips to inspire and influence others, stop making assumptions, removes biases and build better relationships
Our control is mostly limited to our thoughts, attitudes, actions and decisions about what steps to take next
Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol, welcomes first responders and their families to the second annual First Responder Wellness Week
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Through a steadfast commitment to daily steps and leaning on your support system, change is achievable
RAND report finds 911 and 988 mental health hotline require coordination from law enforcement, mental health specialists and others to promote interoperability
What public safety can learn from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
It comes down to selecting the right members and training them in two key areas
If your home is not a place where you feel comfortable, consider reevaluating where you are putting all your time and energy
As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacy
Corrine Flammer, N.J.’s first mental health resilience officer, details how EMS leaders can create custom resiliency plans that address the needs of individual providers
Assistant EMS Chief Peter Hsiao said the practice of sending a psychiatric response team was “sound in theory” but not in practice
Officials in Akron announced the formation of the Summit County Outreach Team program
Inside Health 34 – UC Davis Fire’s mobile approach to non-emergent support and service navigation
Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity
7 strategies for extending wellness resources to the unsung heroes at home
Understaffed, overworked first responders need robust wellness programs to combat stress
Who could use a little more sleep?
With a focus on scene safety, the discussion delves into the complicated dynamics of emergency response and the importance of staying vigilant
Lexipol places public safety wellness at the forefront with a week dedicated to education, community and support
Officials say court-ordered treatment ties up policing resources
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Better sleep is the best first responder countermeasure to shift work and fatigue
Washington County suit states dispatchers sent law enforcement to crisis calls first before crisis workers
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
The more we can recognize and understand how our thoughts work, the better equipped we will be to break the habit
